Logistics Manager Job at Sheer Logic - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Logistics Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Business Management and Administration , Category: Administrative & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

Sheer Logic

Deadline of this Job:
13th December 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Logistics management involves the flow of materials and goods through a business. Logistics workers, or supply chain managers, oversee the departments that receive materials and supplies into a business. The manager supervises the warehousing and stocking departments, and shipping operations. Businesses rely on the efficiency of the organization’s supply chain to meet customer demand and deliver finished products on time and within budget.

Job Responsibilities:
• The Logistics managers will oversee the movement, distribution and storage of materials in the organization.
• He/she will control the flow of incoming materials and outgoing finished products to ensure customers receive products on time.
• Logistics managers oversee warehouse, inventory control, material handling, customer service, transportation and planning workers.
• They hire, train and evaluate employees.
• Managers prepare worker schedules and ensure warehousing and distribution workers follow safety rules.
• The manager may prepare reports for upper management;
• negotiate shipping and supplier costs, and work to improve the efficiency of the company’s supply chain.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer services
• Direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Arrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipments
• Resolve any arising problems or complaints
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse workforce
• Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
Job Skills: Not Specified


Job Qualifications:
• The Logistics manager should have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, actuarial science, logistics or business administration.
• Knowledge in distribution, purchasing, warehousing and storage, and operations in logistics are necessary besides accounting, management, business law and economics.
• Three years’ experience in logistics operations and stores management of an agricultural business is desirable.
• Proven working experience as a logistics manager
• Record of successful distribution and logistics management
• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff
• Proficient in standard logistics software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects
• BS in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Chain
• Additionally, the Logistics manager must have good verbal and written communication skills to direct employees and prepare reports for upper management, have the ability to act decisively to resolve problems.
• Skills to perform any of the duties in the warehousing and distribution department of a business and must have strong interpersonal skills to motivate and instruct employees in the company.
Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
Kindly send your CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com  by 13th December 2019 clearly marking – “Logistics Manager”.

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurement jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 13th December 2019
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 10-12-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-12-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-12-2065
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